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NHS Launches New Online Site Finder for Monkeypox Vaccines

The NHS has today launched a new online vaccine site finder to make it as easy as possible for eligible people to get their monkeypox jab.

20 October 2022
NHS Launches New Online Site Finder for Monkeypox Vaccines

World-first National Genetic Testing Service launched by NHS

The world-first national genetic testing service will be able to diagnose within days rather than months, and potentially save thousands of severely ill children and babies.

12 October 2022
World-first National Genetic Testing Service launched by NHS

Be kind to your mind this World Mental Health Day

‘Be kind to your mind’ that’s the message from local health experts as part of World Mental Health Day, as they urge people to do the small things to make a big difference to how they feel.

10 October 2022
Be kind to your mind this World Mental Health Day

NHS services this bank holiday: What you need to know

The NHS across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire is committed to supporting our colleagues and those in our care to have the opportunity to pay their respects to Her Majesty and commemorate Her reign.

16 September 2022
NHS services this bank holiday: What you need to know

Monkeypox vaccinations across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire

To help stop the spread of the monkeypox virus, you may have seen the NHS is contacting and vaccinating people who are eligible for protection, in line with UKHSA advice.

4 August 2022
Monkeypox vaccinations across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire

Health and care services over the Jubilee bank holiday weekend

‘We’re here for you’ – that’s the message from health and care services ahead of the Jubilee bank holiday celebrations (Thursday, 2 June to Sunday, 5 June) as they remind local people that many health and care services will remain open over the long weekend.

24 May 2022
Health and care services over the Jubilee bank holiday weekend

This Mental Health Awareness Week, could you lift someone out of loneliness?

Local health leaders are backing a national drive to tackle loneliness and improve mental health and wellbeing among young adults..

11 May 2022
This Mental Health Awareness Week, could you lift someone out of loneliness?

Order your repeat prescriptions ahead of Easter

Residents who take regular prescription medicines are being advised to think ahead and make sure they have adequate supply before the bank holiday weekend.

7 April 2022
Order your repeat prescriptions ahead of Easter

Update on health and care services

As the country looks towards the next phase of living with the virus, we wanted to update you on what that means for your local health and care services.

24 February 2022
Update on health and care services

Health services launch Covid Virtual Ward

People with Covid-19 that fall into high-risk groups are to be given devices to monitor their blood oxygen levels from home.

14 January 2022
Health services launch Covid Virtual Ward